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HANSARDBenefit SanctionsWhat recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of reintroducing benefit sanctions on vulnerable claimants.28 Jun 2021HANSARDBenefit SanctionsAs the DWP resumes face-to-face assessments, we know that more people will be hit with sanctions. We also know that this will disproportionately affect care leavers, as they are…28 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustryI am sorry—the Prime Minister is finishing off Thatcher’s mission to destroy Scotland and the rest of the UK’s industrial base. Contrast that with what the Scottish National party…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustryI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He actually did the next part of my speech, so I can move on and let more Back Benchers in. It is quite hard to talk about global…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustryI was eager to take part in this debate, as steel is a subject close to my heart. I have a steel plant in my constituency: Dalzell Steelworks in Motherwell, which was saved by the…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe UK Government’s trade deal with Australia has been made with no consultation, no consent and no parliamentary scrutiny. The president of the National Farmers Union Scotland…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 and LonelinessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward, even if it is only once today. Congratulations also to the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on securing this…15 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Steel Sector: Supply ChainsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. My congratulations to the hon. Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock) on securing this important and timely debate. I…09 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Disabled People in the WorkplaceWhat steps she is taking to support disabled people in the workplace during the covid-19 outbreak.26 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Disabled People in the WorkplaceAccording to the Business Disability Forum, 11% of employers furloughed a disabled employee at the beginning of the pandemic after failing to provide reasonable adjustments.…26 May 2021HANSARDBelarus: Interception of AircraftWhile we have a long-standing position of challenging the results of Lukashenko’s fraudulent election win last year, we have to be honest and say that this case is a departure…24 May 2021HANSARDPost Office UpdateIt is a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Telford (Lucy Allan), who is a member of the all-party parliamentary group on post offices. I thank the Minister for advance…19 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for People on Legacy BenefitsWhat steps her Department is taking to support people on legacy benefits during the covid-19 outbreak.17 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for People on Legacy BenefitsThe Trussell Trust reports that 62% of the working-age population referred to food banks were disabled, yet the Tories’ decision to deny people on legacy benefits the same £20…17 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkIt would have been an even bigger pleasure to follow the hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie) if he had announced what actually happened in the…12 May 2021HANSARDPost Office Court of Appeal JudgmentI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. He will hear from both sides of the House, and we are all going to be beating the same drum, but I do not apologise for…27 Apr 2021HANSARDCarrier Strike Group DeploymentIn his confirmation of this operation, the Secretary of State referred to the encompassing approach of the UK as set out in the integrated review. With respect to India, he drew…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I offer my sincere condolences to the hon. Member for North Tyneside (Mary Glindon) on the death of her husband? I have previously asked the Leader of the House about a…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportA visit to a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery can be very emotional, as the lines of tombstones confront us, with all the fallen honoured in the same way. The…22 Apr 2021HANSARDCovronavirus, Disability and Access to ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I thank the right hon. Member for Romsey and Southampton North (Caroline Nokes) for securing this important debate,…15 Apr 2021